Godin is rightly regarded as one of the best centre-backs in world football right now and despite his age, would have been a massive coup for Mourinho's side going forward.

Atletico have resisted offers for Godin in previous summers and it would have to be a substantial bid to convince them to sell at this late stage.

But United appear to still be trying to bring in a top defender with attention suddenly turning to Godin.

A report claims that Atletico Madrid centre-back Diego Godin is a deadline-day target for Manchester United, who have made contact with the Spanish club. He has 122 worldwide caps and has scored 8 times for Uruguay.

The Red Devils flew out of the blocks with the purchase of Brazil midfielder Fred, but the subsequent captures of Diogo Dalot and Lee Grant have done little to inspire at Old Trafford.

Mourinho admitted that United were unlikely to make any more signings in his press conference today.

It is believed that Manchester United were willing to pay off the 32-year old's £17.5 million release clause and had tabled a lucrative two-year contract worth £150,000-a-week in wages.

United were hopeful that they could have persuaded Godin to sign and join his new teammates in time for the Red Devils' Premier League season opener against Leicester on Friday night but they will have to return to the drawing board now.

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